I don't know if anybody has done this, but I looked over some of the recent posts and I haven't seen it anywhere so if it has been done I'm sorry. Taking that aside my favorite racing game is without a doubt Burnout 3:Takedown. The graphics are great, the modes are great, the cars are very well done, the tracks are good, the crashes are fun.. what more can you want? 67 vehicles in all, 17 game modes, 40 race tracks, 100 crashes, online mode.. everything you can possibly want packed in what is the best of the Burnout series.

Well you sold it to me.

Having said that I've only played about 65% of the games listed but my younger brother's Burnout 3 did stand out for me by far

Its a great game. If I didn't have exams to worry about I would probably be playing it this very second

The Mario Kart series should be up there. It's so fun and wacky.

I voted for NFS: Most Wanted.... the only reason is because a) I own it and b ) the police chases are what I really like.... I still haven't played a lot of the ones up there yet...so it might not be the best...

I think thats what I'm going to try and get next. The Burnout series is more racing and taking out your opponents, Need for Speed Underground 1&2 I believe is focused mostly on racing and then there is NFS: Most Wanted which is about trying to get away from the police. I remember playing NFS 2: Hot Pursuit on my computer a while ago and it was a ton of fun

Um... Mario Kart?

You should of split the polls between sim and arcade.

Forza Motorsport is growing on me as my favorite sim racer it sh!ts all over GT4. some of the rally games are good.

For my favorite arcade on top of my list is F-Zero (series), Mario Kart (64), and Burn Out (revenge), I also liked Beatle Adventure Racing talk about a game that came out of no where. Every other arcade racer is o.k.

Jak X is by far my favorite and one of the best of all time.

That is one of the better arcade-racing games these days.. from what I hear at least. I haven't played it yet.

The F-Zero series of racing games do indeed rule but for outright enjoyment Mario Kart takes the cake!

GT4, because of the sheer amount of options and the solid drive feel.
However, I hope there are more American/European cars in the next one.
There's no need to have 20-some versions of the same Nissan GT-R, and only one Triumph car (A '74 Spitfire).

Does Grand Theft Auto count as a racing game? YOu do have to race sometimes

In general though, I'm not a big fan of racing games.....

No, it doesn't count.

grand turismo series

What are those like? I hear graphics are amazing, but not sure what the controls are like and how the game is organized in general. How many races.. different menus, cars, etc.

The GT series are sim racers very technical, their not arcade racers like Burnout 3:Takedown. This games takes a lot of concentration, technique and skill to master. Gran Turismo 4 is the latest one in the series as the best one, and hardest one. Too @#$@!#$ bad it did not come with online support (like it matters I don't have broadband, but my buddy does). Over all I love the game but don't let the number of cars foul you their probably like 50 different types of skylines, Subarus etc. But so far my favorite sim racer love goes out to Forza Motersport because not only does it give a solid sim feel but it has more options and more physics (like the cars take damage and even effects the car during the race).

Gran Turismo 4

Gran Turismo 4 (GT4) is the most realistic and comprehensive game of the series, with the greatest number of tracks and cars available. There are at least 700 different cars in the game (although it should be pointed out that this list includes cars with multiple small variations, such as 20 Subaru Imprezas, 25 Mitsubishi Lancers, and 48 Nissan Skylines) and over 50 racetracks. Features new to the series include the ability to install aerodynamic spoilers to increase downforce, the ability for tuned or racing cars to spit flames from unburnt fuel through their exhausts, and the controversial inclusion of nitrous oxide. There are also new Photo and B-spec Modes to cater for a wider variety of car enthusiasts.

The game was released for PlayStation 2 on December 28, 2004 in Asia, February 22, 2005 in the United States and March 9, 2005 in Europe. A version for PlayStation Portable, titled Gran Turismo 4 Mobile (or GT4 Mobile), is currently in development. An online component, originally intended, was removed. However, while there is a lack of online features, the NTSC version of the game has the option of being displayed in 1080i HDTV resolution. It is the first game for the PlayStation 2 that can be displayed in this resolution—and one of only a handful of games available for any current console to do so. The final version was released in DVD-9 format.

In addition, the physics and AI have been completely reworked. The AI for the opposing cars can now be adjusted by the user with up to 10 settings in B-spec mode. GT4 is also the first game in the series to model the drivers of the vehicles, which allows for convertibles to be driven with the top down, and the inclusion of antique automobiles such as open-top early Daimler-Benz Motor Wagen and Ford Model T.

Also, pickup trucks (like the Ford F150 SVT Lightning and Dodge Ram) were featured for the first time on GT4, and new models were added, like the 1987 Buick GNX and both the 1964 and 2004 versions of the Pontiac GTO.

The most significant improvement of GT4 over previous offerings, for most, has likely been the evolution in the physics. Players must learn even more about the subtleties of real life racing in order to be able to drive effectively in the game compared to previous racing games. However, traction and stability controls remain available to provide realistic driving aids for relative beginners while they learn by completing various licence tests.

Licence tests have been an integral part of GT games. Completing higher levels of tests will let the player gain entry to harder races, where victory earns more prize credits and faster, rarer prize cars. This in turn gives the player a better chance of winning the numerous other races as, the money earned will allow for upgrading existing cars in the garage, or buying faster and more expensive cars.

An advanced player will be able to judge his performance by the realistic lap times. According to the developers, a professional driver was invited to set times using the same car on the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit, and the GT4 lap times were within 2% of the real life equivalent

source this is a wiki page it will talk more about the whole series and at the buttom it even has something of part 5 for the ps3

Being a racing fan yourself I would of thought you heard of the game since it is the top selling racer overall on the consoles. You can even say its a killer app because fanatics like me would by the PS3 just to play Gran Turismo.

I didn't even know if forum existed on this site.

My favorite racing games are as follows in order,
1. Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
2. Gran Tourismo 3
4. Gran Tourismo 4
5. Need for Speed: Underground 2
6. Need for speed: Underground
7. Burnout

My favorite is NFSHP2 due to its excellent graphic and AI and the ease in playing the gaming compared to GT3. GT3 is for more advanced racer with more realistic handling AI than any other game except maybe GT4. Although my favorite is NFSHP2, I spent more time playing GT3 and GT4.

Rohn

You need to try out Forza Motorsport if you got an X-box and if you like GT3 and 4.

I have actually heard a lot about this game, but lately there has been even more hype in the Burnout Series especially with Burnout: Revenge winning at the Spike TV Video Awards so I guess I completely put this game aside. I'm ready to look into it again though:D Sounds good

I guess you don't have a 3rd favorite so you just skipped ahead to your forth? Just playing I'm suprised Burnout is in your top racing games, but not Burnout 3 or 4. When I talk to Burnout fans most I know like the second half in the series a lot better. All games are good though no question there.

But be aware it is going to take time to actually learn to play it and its not as fun and flashy as Burnout. The game is geard more to the car enthusiast, and simulation racing fans.

I suggest try a demo or rent it first.

Okay I'll keep that in mind thanks I think I'm going to rent it first and see how it works out.. Blockbuster is only 5 minutes away

I am not big Burnout series fan. I prefer racing games with good AI i.e. as realistic as possible. Crashes and stunts aren't really racing.

Rohn

Super Cars 2, the only racing game worth playing really.

Toss up b/w NFS: Underground 2 and NFS: Most wanted.
Although I've heard lots of good things about GT4 and Forenza



Stunts aren't a part of racing. But crashes, well they happen, and occasionally they are more unbelievable than any I've seen in any racing game.

Feb 2001 : Nascar series. [Daytona 500]
Near the end of a race, one of the drivers got rear-ended, and ended up flipping 18 or so times. [I think he broke a record for the amount of times a vehicle flipped while airborne]
google it for some more info.

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

It rules!

I just discovered Forza Motorsport and wish I could have XBox live to drift with other people. I also have Burnout 3 Revenge which is tons of fun to play with other people, but the single player gets boring after a while.

I'm a GT3 boy - i live for that game. Although S.Pancakes speech about GT4 makes me sad I didnt buy it when I had the chance

I dont really like the burnout series. too arcadey for my liking although that mode where you have to make the biggest crash is an awesome drinking game.

NFS Hot Pursuit 2 does not have a very good AI in my opinion. It has the same super-annoying rubberband AI as all the other new NFS games i.e. your opponents drive uberfast when they're behind you and uberslow when they're ahead of you. Not very nice.

Anyway, when talking about the greatest racing game of all time, that list is WAY too short. Where are Geoff Crammond's F1 GP games? The original Need for Speed, which imo is the best in the series along with Porsche 2000. The original Hot Pursuit, as well as High Stakes (Road Challenge in Europe) were nice as well. Project Gotham 2 or 3 (they're as good as the GT series, even better imo)? Forza Motorsport? Colin McRae series? Then there's Wipeout, Mario Kart etc etc...it's just that...when talking about the greatest games of all time, the list should include games from other years than the last two. I think.

^^Maybe so, but I assumed most people would like what racing has been like in the past two years and with 50% voting for the choices listed I believe I was somewhat right.

GT4. Endurance races are difficult to um,........endure. Also Nurburgring is automotive hell.

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I see your point, but I still think you're missing a few names such as the PGR franchise and Forza Motorsport, even if looking at games from the few years I must say though, that I can easily see why fans of the GT series would think GT4 is the best racing game so far. Also, I think 50% of the votes for 'other' is a considerable amount. But anyhow, I see why you decided to include only relatively new games, and as a list of new racing games, it's pretty good one in my opinion.

lol thank you.. and hey the list might be a bit short, but thats why you can always reply with your own games and ideas. Its why its a poll+a thread.

For me i guess it has to be burnout revenge, i'm playing it right now... SO DON'T DISTURB ME!

CTR is my favorit
no one can be better than crash